The opposition Labour Party (PvdA) is holding on to a slim lead in the Netherlands, according to a poll by Maurice de Hond. The survey suggests that the PvDA, led by Wouter Bos, would secure 42 mandates in this year's election to the Second Chamber.

The Christian-Democratic Appeal (CDA) is second with 41 seats, followed by the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) with 29 seats, and the Socialist Party (SP) with 18 seats. Six other political organizations would send legislators to the Second Chamber.

The poll shows a three-seat gain for the CDA, while support for the PvdA fell for the fourth consecutive week.